Vehicle recall 12V135000 · March 30, 2012
2009-2012 MCI J4500
Due to inadequate bonding, the transom windows (the rear-most windows on each side), may detach from the coach.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Motor coach industries, Inc (mci) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 j motor coaches. Due to inadequate bonding, the transom windows (the rear-most windows on each side), may detach from the coach.
- Consequence
- A transom window may detach without warning, increasing the risk of personal injury or property damage.
- Remedy
- Mci will notify owners, and dealers will install mechanical retention clips on the transom windows, free of charge. The safety recall began on June 5, 2012. Owners may contact mci at 1-800-241-2947.
- Notes
- Mcis recall campaign number is 369.CUSTOMERS may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V135000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 30, 2012
- Filed by
- MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC
- Manufacturer campaign
- 369
- Owner notification
- June 5, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 615
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Visibility › Glass, side/rear
Vehicles covered
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